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1 held Olivia close against my chest, her small frame shivering from her

unexpected dip in the Moonlit Reflection Pool. The moonlight caught the droplets of water in her chestnut hair, making them shimmer like

tiny crystals.

"Why did you pretend to be sick on your second day at Canis Enterprises?" I asked, my voice stern despite the concern churning inside me.

She remained silent, her emerald eyes deliberately avoiding mine. The stubborn set of her jaw told me she

wouldn't answer easily.

"Olivia," I pressed, my tone hardening with Alpha authority. "Answer me."

Still nothing. Just the sound of her chattering teeth and the faint scent of venison and moonberry sauce from

the dinner she'd barely touched.

With a frustrated sigh, I adjusted my grip and began walking toward the exit of the Moonlit Garden. My driver would be waiting with the car, and Olivia needed to get warm before she caught a chill.

"Put me down," she finally spoke, her voice barely above a whisper. "People will see."

"Let them," I replied, tightening my hold.

Her small hands pushed against my chest. "Please, Ethan. I don't want more gossip."

were brutal, especially for an Omega

Overcoat over her face as we passed a group of pack members near the entrance. Their

The Alpha

was with Victoria

"Shh! He'll hear you!"

to notice, focusing instead on getting Olivia

holding the door

with a respectful nod, his face betraying no surprise at seeing

wet mate

us to Maple Grove," Olivia said

her a

home," she insisted, her

instructed Maxwell, ignoring

nodded and closed the door, moving swiftly to the driver's

П

vents

from me as possible. Her

your shoes," I ordered, reaching for her feet before

away. "What are

soaked. Take

no move to comply, I took matters into my own hands, Grasping her ankle firmly but gently, I removed first one shoe, then the other, followed

pale. I rubbed them between my palms, trying to restore

pull away.

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